This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “14. What Makes Natural Deodorant Great?” Listen to the full episode on Spotify podcasts or Apple podcasts, and go here for the relevant links mentioned in the podcast. Read on for the summarised topics from the episode.

What Makes Natural Deodorant Great?

Traditional deodorants and antiperspirants contain synthetic and artificial ingredients. In an effort to normalise real ingredients, we’re talking about natural deodorants. These products leave out the highly synthesised and fake stuff in favour of real, natural ingredients and scents—giving you a deodorant that works all day, even if you’ve got sensitive skin.

In this episode, I chat with Phoebe and Aaron Breckell, the founders of Woohoo Body. Based in Newcastle, but known across the country, they’ve created a natural deodorant and skincare company that’s making a big difference to the planet, giving you a healthy deodorant that works.

Overview of the Conversation

Stick and paste deodorant manufacturing since 2015 – ahead of the natural deodorant curve in Australia
The top three ingredient culprits for sensitive skin
The top two natural deodorant base ingredients that help stop body odour and why they’re effective as a low irritant deodorant
Understanding how we sweat and the role of deodorant versus antiperspirant
The honest truth – not all natural deodorants work
How to transition from mainstream deodorants to natural deodorants
Using sustainable packaging from the start of the business in 2010 for all products in the Woohoo Body range

Proudly Australian owned and Australian made, with local employees, right here in Newcastle NSW
Behind the scenes of how natural deodorant is made
Value of customer connection and service – small team sharing their love of the product
2024 Winners of the Clean and Conscious Awards for Best Natural Shampoo and in 2023 Gold Label for their lip balm
Cruelty Free, 1% for the Planet, Plastic Negative, Made Safe

All images in this post are credited to Woohoo Body

This episode of The ReNewy Living Podcast was recorded on Awabakal country. I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and waters in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales.

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14. What Makes Natural Deodorant Great?

Links from the Podcast Episode

Woohoo Body website for their entire range and story
Clean and Conscious Awards (2024 Winner) for Respect my Roots Natural Shampoo
Clean and Conscious Awards (2023) gold label for You Crack me Up Lip Balm
One% for the Planet– businesses committing 1% of their profits to an environmental organisation
Made Safe – product certification for being made with safe ingredients
Vegan Australia Certified – business standard for authentic vegan food and products in Australia
Plastic Negative – bringing together brands, consumers, innovators, and policymakers to collectively combat the plastic waste crisis
Thread Together – clothing people in need across the country
Oz Harvest – Australia’s leading food rescue organisation
Humane Society International Australia – animal welfare and conservation organisation.